Category: Events

eBook on UK IPO Excluded Matter Hearings We are delighted to announce the launch of Russell IP’s eBook compilation of all the UK Intellectual Property Office’s Hearings on Excluded Matter from 2024. The eBook accompanies the table Russell IP maintains at www.softwarepatents.co.uk and is available for download using the link below – just enter your email address to receive the eBook and sign up for the Russell IP Newsletter. The eBook is an unofficial compilation of the 2024 Excluded Matter hearings at the UK IPO. To find the definitive text on any of the hearings, please use the UK IPO’s Search Patent Decisions […]

How Long Does A UK Patent Last? As part of helping clients secure a UK patent, we’re sometimes asked: “how long will my patent last?” It’s a good question, especially considering the time and effort that goes into obtaining the patent. This article answers that question, plus some related questions, to help you understand how long a UK patent might last. Get in touch with Russell IP Important note This post on the duration of UK patent protection is intended to be a helpful guide for those wanting to understand some of the key issues affecting patent term in the UK. […]

A Short Guide To Patent Renewal A crucial part of maintaining a patent portfolio is renewing the patents or applications in the portfolio at the right times. In this blog post, we cover some key points about patent renewal to help you understand the process of renewing patents and some of the potential risks associated with failure to follow the correct process. If you need specific advice about the renewal of your own or someone else’s patent, Russell IP can help. Click below to get in touch. Get in touch with Russell IP Important note This short guide to patent […]

10 Free Online Patent Tools Everyone Should Know About Looking for information about patents and patent applications? The 10 free online patent tools below can help you access bibliographic and procedural information about different patent documents from around the world. If you’re unsure about anything you find using these tools, can’t find a tool that does what you need on this list, or have any other questions around patents or other areas of IP, then get in touch with Russell IP here: Get in touch with Russell IP Important Notes Detailed data about patent applications and patents becomes available when […]

Russell IP Founder and Director, Iain Russell, is providing an ‘ask me anything’ drop-in IP session for members of Music Industries Association (MIA) today. More details of the drop-in session can be found on the MIA website here.

Russell IP was delighted to host its first online event on 30 September 2020, in conjunction with Springboard Ventures Ltd. The event explored some of the opportunities and risks around blue-sky innovation and patenting, using a drone patent portfolio developed by Russell IP’s Iain Russell as a case study. Stefanie Moriarty of Springboard Ventures Ltd shared some of her experiences of patents and how a broader approach to patenting and innovation might add value to, or at least diversify, patent portfolios. If you’re a tech business looking to diversify your patent portfolio, patent forward-looking innovations, or even just get a […]